Develop and manage the product management for our suppliers, leading manufacturers of high-performance engineering thermoplastics (ETPs) in the DACH region
Collaborate with European Product Management to implement market and product strategies
Support our sales teams in the designated product and application areas
Serve as contact person for strategically important customers in the region (Tier 1–Tier 2 experience advantageous)
Help identify growth opportunities and ensure a strong commercial presence
Provide first-line technical advice to sales teams and customers on product selection, market and application
Communicate success stories and product benefits within the region
Contribute to commercial planning and budgeting
Monitor the performance of assigned product groups and ensure targets are achieved
Provide market intelligence that may influence budget planning and sales activities
Act as the interface between regional sales teams and suppliers
Translate product strategies into concrete regional action plans
Align regional pricing, product availability and commercially acceptable customer requirements
Prepare accurate sales (demand) forecasts to support supply chain planning and ensure product availability
Contribute to demand planning and risk management strategies
Promote cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment on shared objectives
Coach and develop team members to strengthen knowledge and performance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry or a comparable field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial or technical product roles (technical activities)
Ability to influence and deliver results across functions and countries
Strong, clear communication and problem-solving skills, with solid data analysis capability
Ability to manage complex and conflicting priorities; results-oriented and responsive
Hands-on mentality with a strong service orientation
Fluent in German and English
Experience in a matrix organization is advantageous
Willingness to travel within the DACH region and to European meetings (up to 50%)
Benefits
The opportunity to work autonomously within your own product segment, achieve results and celebrate success
Representation of leading, well-known manufacturers of technical polymers in the DACH region
Support from an experienced technical team and a dedicated RPM inside-sales colleague
Attractive development and career opportunities within the Resinex and Ravago Group
A collegial, constructive environment with flat hierarchies in a family-owned company
A corporate culture that values collaboration and team spirit
Option to lease a company bike, company pension plan and a range of health promotion offers
A comprehensive corporate benefits program with attractive discounts and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working hours to support work–life balance and the option to work from home